🚨 JUST IN: Chuck Norris' family releases statement after the legend passes away at 86

"It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was… pic.twitter.com/w8oW2r84SV

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) March 20, 2026

America lost a true patriot today. An Air Force Vet who cared deeply about his country and inspired MILLIONS.

But heaven gained a legend.

RIP Chuck Norris 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/v62UY9rJnV

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) March 20, 2026

Chuck Norris held a 183-10-2 record and was a 6x world champion in full contact bare knuckle karate.

On top of that, he beat heavyweight kickboxing world champion Joe Lewis 3 consecutive times and also had a brutal sparring match with undefeated kickboxing world champion, Bill… pic.twitter.com/4FilGW9z9Q

— Time Capsule Tales (@timecaptales) March 20, 2026

The legendary Chuck Norris … RIP

Born March 10, 1940 …
Just turned 86 a few days ago pic.twitter.com/qEbYxkreiw

— Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) March 20, 2026

#RIP Chuck Norris… always thought death would be too afraid of him…
What was your favorite performance of his? pic.twitter.com/XPL4KyAO8e

— Noirchick In Old Hollywood (@Noirchick1) March 20, 2026

Chuck Norris always had Chuck Norris jokes.

Rest easy, legend. pic.twitter.com/HVHqy6X9LD

— Time Capsule Tales (@timecaptales) March 20, 2026

I'll always remember Chuck Norris as the man who changed the course of dodgeball history by casting the deciding vote that allowed Average Joes to play in the championship of the Las Vegas International Dodgeball Open where they upset the heavily favored Globo Gym Purple Cobras.… pic.twitter.com/X2urhv236o

— Greg Price (@greg_price11) March 20, 2026

Death once had a near-Chuck Norris experience.

— Pony-Wan Kenobi ᵁᴸᵀᴿᴬ ᴹᴬᴳᴬ (@Pony_WanKenobi) March 20, 2026